SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: K. Dee & C. WilliamsonUPCOMING ACTIVITIES:March 21 – Fellowship card night 6:00pmMarch 23 – Dine & Dance following Bible studySEASON OF LENT: The word “Lent” comes from the old English word lencten. This season begins with Ash Wednesday, and runs for 40 days, until Easter. The Paraments for Lent are purple, except for the Fourth Sunday, Laetare Sunday, which is rose. ...

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: W. Johnson & E. UrbanUPCOMING ACTIVITIES:March 21 – Fellowship card night 6:00pmMarch 23 – Dine & Dance following Bible studySEASON OF LENT: The word “Lent” comes from the old English word lencten. This season begins with Ash Wednesday, and runs for 40 days, until Easter. The Paraments for Lent are purple, except for the Fourth Sunday, Laetare Sunday, which is rose. T...

Due to the blizzard and high winds, all activities for Wednesday, March 5th have been cancelled, including (but not limited to) Soup Supper, Ash Wednesday Service, and Choir.For those wishing to keep the Ash Wednesday services and devotions from home, St. Paul's Lutheran Church (Council Bluffs, IA) is still planning to hold their service this evening at 7:00pmYouTube LiveFacebook LiveBulletins for...

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: A. Doying, K. Eubanks, H. SelbyUPCOMING ACTIVITIES:March 5 – Soup supper and Ash Wednesday service (No Confirmation)March 21 – Fellowship card night 6:00pmMarch 23 – Dine & Dance following Bible studyPRE-LENT SEASON: refers to the three weeks immediately before the start of Lent, a period of preparation for the penitential season of Lent where Christians engage in sel...

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: S. Schumacher & K. PalmaOPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK:SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY: "By grace! On this I'll rest when dying. In Jesus' promise I rejoice!" (LSB 566) All adults and confirmed youth are encouraged to come to Bible study following Divine Service this morning.  We are discussing how to plan a Christians funeral, discussing the service, what readings and hymns to s...

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: K. Ikenberry & C. VerageACTIVITIES THIS WEEK:21st at 6pm – Fellowship Contract RummyPRE-LENT SEASON: refers to the three weeks immediately before the start of Lent, a period of preparation for the penitential season of Lent where Christians engage in self-reflection and repentance. The paraments are green during the Pre-Lent Season. The Alleluias before the Gospel are...

Due to the weather, all Bible Studies, Vespers, Confirmation, and Choir are cancelled for Wednesday, February 12th. See you Sunday!......

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: K. Ikenberry & C. Verage ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK:Today, following Bible study – Council Meeting LUTHERAN WITNESS MAGAZINE: If you are currently receiving the Lutheran Witness and would like to continue to do so, please speak with secretary Allison Doying to confirm your subscription. If you would like to start receiving the magazine of the LCMS, you may sign up. The cost...

Vespers, Confirmation, and Choir are cancelled for tonight, February 5, due to the forecasted bad weather.......

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: S. Schumacher & K. PalmaLUTHERAN WITNESS MAGAZINE: If you are currently receiving the Lutheran Witness and would like to continue to do so, please speak with secretary Allison Doying to confirm your subscription. If you would like to start receiving the magazine of the LCMS, you may sign up. The cost is $28 for 11 magazines throughout the year.  PARKING LOT FUNDING: T...

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: G. Siegel & M. Selby UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:Feb 1st 9:30am – Ladies’ Guild CONFERENCE ON IDENTITY: On Saturday February 1, Immanuel Lutheran Church in Osceola is hosting a conference on creation and identity, presented by Lutheran Family Service. Rev. Jonathan Conner and Cassie Beltz, LMHC, will be speaking on how to address the issue of "identity" from a Lutheran perspe...

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: H. Selby & L. CaroIMPORTANT DATES:Jan 20-24 - PASTOR AT SYMPOSIA, FT. WAYNEJan 22nd – NO morning Bible studiesJan 22nd – Vespers, Catechism, and Choir as scheduledJan 26th – Voters MeetingCONFESSIONS STUDY: has been postponed. It has moved to Thursday, Jan 30th, starting at 9:30am with Matins.DEADLINE CHANGE: The deadline for submitting announcements has changed to 9:...

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: K. Dee & C. WilliamsonUPCOMING ACTIVITIES:Jan 12th – Council MeetingJan 15th – Choir RehearsalJan 17th – FellowshipJan 26th – Voters MeetingCONFESSIONS STUDY: has been moved up a week. It will be this Thursday, Jan 16th, starting at 9:30am with Matins.THANK YOU: “We really appreciated the Christmas Carols.” – Roy and Cheryl WedemeyerCONTRACT RUMMY ANYONE?  We have Fel...

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:Jan 5th – Installation of New OfficersJan 12th – Council MeetingJan 26th – Voters Meeting ALL NEW OFFICERS: are highly encouraged to attend the first Church Council meeting of the year – Sunday, Jan 12th immediately following Bible study. VOTERS MEETING: The first of our semi-annual voters meetings for 2025 is coming up on January 26th. CHECK YOUR MAILBOX! Check your mailbox fo...

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:Jan 4th – Ladies Guild MeetingJan 5th – Installation of New OfficersJan 12th – Council MeetingJan 26th – Voters MeetingVOTERS MEETING: The first of our semi-annual voters meetings for 2025 is coming up on January 26th.CHECK YOUR MAILBOX! Check your mailbox for an updated directory and the 2025 Volunteer Handbook & Schedule. If you are a new member, you should now have been assi...

We encourage you to join us at church all services, especially our Christmas Services. Christmas Eve Service (12/24): 6:30pmChristmas Day Service (12/25): 9:00amIf you are unable to attend in person, we recommend the following live stream options:St. Paul's Lutheran Church (Council Bluffs, IA): Christmas Eve at 7:00pm, Christmas Day  at 10:00amYouTube LiveFacebook LiveBulletins for participating i...

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:Dec 22nd – Christmas CarolingDec 25th noon-3pm – Fellowship Hall ReservedDec 26-28th – Pastor on VacationJan 4th – Ladies Guild MeetingJan 5th – Installation of New OfficersJan 12th – Council MeetingJan 26th – Voters MeetingCHRISTMAS CAROLING TODAY:  Join us for Christmas caroling today following Adult Bible Study.  A light lunch will be served before we head out to carol to se...

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:Dec 18th – Handbell Rehearsal 5:00pmDec 20th – Fellowship 6:00pmDec 22nd – Christmas Caroling FELLOWSHIP THIS FRIDAY: We have Fellowship this coming Friday, December 20, beginning at 6 p.m. Enjoy an exciting game of Contract Rummy. Bring a snack or two to share with the group. CHRISTMAS CAROLING: Join us for Christmas caroling on Sunday, December 22, following Adult Bible Study...

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:Dec 8th – Council Meeting following Children’s Christmas Program-- Light Up Carlisle 5-7pmDec 11th – Handbell Rehearsal 5:00pmDec 22nd – Christmas CarolingVOLUNTEERS NEEDED! WE NEED USHERS to help the service run smoothly. If you are an adult male of the congregation, please consider serving, even just a couple Sundays a year. We NEED A DRIVER for Tom & Lin on the first week of...

IMPORTANT DATES:December 1st – Special Voters Meeting for parking lot funding approval, emergency fund approval (insurance risk mitigation), and summer field worker budget additionDecember 7th – Ladies’ Guild Meeting at 9:30amDecember 8th – Council Meeting following Children’s ChristmasProgram-- Light Up Carlisle 5-7pmDecember 22nd – Christmas Caroling TODAY! Please stop by church at 2:00pm on Dec...